When we borrow money, we must agree on the conditions.
Source: tatoeba (2199)
Agree
/əˈɡɹiː/
Synonyms for "agree" (311 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (63)
Strong matches (93)
be spoiling forbe uniform withbe willingbelongbuycheckcheck outcheerchimechime in withcloseclose withcoactcoadunatecoexistcoextendcoherecoincidecollaboratecollude
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Verb(25 words)
capitulatecheckchimingcoexistcoherecoheredcoherescoincidedcoincidescoincidingcome aroundcomportedcomportscomprobateconcordconcurredconcurringconcursconsortconverge
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Noun(11 words)
careschimescompromiseconcordsconsensus votingconsentingcontract termscontractingcontractscovenantingcovenants
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (155)
empathizeengageequalfall in togetherfall in withfavorfit infit togetherfulfillgeeget alongget along withget on withget togethergive the nodgogo along withgo togethergo withgrant
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hailhang togetherhappen togetherharmonizeharmonize withhithit it offhold togetherhold withidentify within totoinclineinterchangeinterlockintersectisochronizejibejoinkeep in stepkeep pace withleanlocklook kindly uponmake a dealmarchmatchmeetnegotiatenodnod assentnot hesitatenot hesitate toobeyoverlapownparallelplaypledgeplunge intopromisequadratereceivereciprocaterecognizereconcileregisterregister withresolverespond torhymerivalround outshake hands onshake on itside withsing in chorussoftensort withsquaresquare withstackstand togetherstipulatestrike a bargainstrike in withstringsubscribesubscribe tosuitsupplementswearsympathizesympathize withsynchronizesynergizetake kindly totallytermtimetouchunderstandunderstand one anotherundertakeunitevote forwelcomewould as leavewould as liefyesyieldyield assent
Verb(21 words)
engagefitfit inform a binding agreementgibegive permissiongive wayharmoniseholdjibejibedjivedmeetnoddedokayedpermitreconcile friendshipssign a contractsubscribessympathizes
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Noun(21 words)
enteringfillagreefit categorygywnjibesjibingjivejivingnumbers add upokapiapact withsales talliessecondshared moral valuesign an agreementsquarestalleytalliestally uptallying
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Adjective(2 words)
united stance unchangedwilling
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accord, assent, concur, consent, correspond.
- Sentence evidence is available for agree, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "agree".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "agree"
Keep "agree" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "agree" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "agree", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "agree" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
24 entriesShowing 16 of 24 words.
More specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesagree onagree toagree withmutual agreementstrongly agreewe agree
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
16 entriesSample sentences
29 total sentences available.
I don't agree with him.
Source: tatoeba (2453)
I can't agree to your proposal on the ground that it is not fair and reasonable.
Source: tatoeba (16976)
I cannot agree to your proposal.
Source: tatoeba (16978)
Showing 4 of 29 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "agree"?
Closest matches include accord, assent, concur, consent, correspond.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "agree"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.